Blood donation
By wowjen15
@wowjen15 (183)
Philippines
6 responses
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
1 Apr 13
Doing blood donation is a good thing and it helps lot of people which need the help.And meanwhile i heard that it also helps your blood system to recycle new blood for you.It's nice of you to do that and really hope there are more such kind people in this world and making it better.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
31 Mar 13
i think it's a great thing that you and your sister are doing this to help save lives. that is very selfless of you. much blessings.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
31 Mar 13
I think that is a great way to help others, and giving blood is a really good idea 
I see sometimes people who drive around in the country and look for new blood donors. There are already a group of regular blood donors in my country, but they are still looking for new blood donors and when they drive around in the country they tell people about their work and encourage new people to become blood donors. I am not a blood donors and I don't think that I will ever become a blood donor because I take antidepressants. I will probably continue to take them in the future, and because of that I am unable to become a blood donor.
I see sometimes people who drive around in the country and look for new blood donors. There are already a group of regular blood donors in my country, but they are still looking for new blood donors and when they drive around in the country they tell people about their work and encourage new people to become blood donors. I am not a blood donors and I don't think that I will ever become a blood donor because I take antidepressants. I will probably continue to take them in the future, and because of that I am unable to become a blood donor.@wowjen15 (183)
• Philippines
31 Mar 13
Well, a blood bank needs to maintain a certain number of blood bags everyday so as to be prepared in emergency cases where a lot of blood is needed. Moreover, there are also different blood type and there are blood types that have more blood donors compared to others that is why some people still try and find donors. It's ok if you can't donate, there are still other means to help people. :)
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
31 Mar 13
That is so good fo you and your sister to do that. My daughter use to give blood alot I have to ask her if she is still doing that. Let me ask you what are the criteries to giving blood? I remember years ago a few times I tried to give blood but they claimed I was not the right weight. I was definitely below 120lbs. Could you let me know the weight and any other issues that decide if you can give blood or not. Thanks! @mei_bel (34)
• Philippines
31 Mar 13
Wow! That is so good. You and your sister are lifesavers, and I think somehow it's a good way of bonding for both of you. Also, I heard that donating blood is also good and healthy for one's body. The company I work for organizes a yearly blood donation program. However, I'm a little scared of needle and blood so I couldn't get myself to sign up for that program. But even if I get the courage to sign up, I don't think I'll be a healthy blood donor because I'm a little anemic.
@wowjen15 (183)
• Philippines
31 Mar 13
Yes, anemic people are not good candidates for blood donation since it would imply that your blood is low in red blood cell which is responsible for carrying nutrients and oxygen to the body. If you say that you have mild anemia then that could be easily corrected, you may want to consult your doctor about that. I was once scared of needles too, but got over it.And yes, it is healthy to one's body donate. :)
